Lawyers and judges are getting their say in this presidential race before the voters even do.
A series of court battles in several states may determine, over the next several weeks, everything from how people cast their votes, when polling locations will be open and what ballots will look like.
Many cases have a partisan bent, with rulings potentially tipping the scales slightly in favor of Democrats or Republicans.
The legal battles have entered an urgent phase, with only two months to go before the election.
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